Category: Cervical Cancer
Teal and White Yesterday and Today: The Evolution of Cervical Cancer Screening
Cervical cancer screening is a success story. This cancer is now rare in the United States. Throughout these four decades of change, Dr. Unger said she always had “respect for the specimen.” Each piece of tissue comes from a woman in whom we can help prevent cervical cancer with high-quality science. Read More >
Posted on by 2 CommentsNew Year’s Resolution: Prevent Cervical Cancer
"Each year, approximately 12,000 women in the United States get cervical cancer. Although all women are at risk for cervical cancer, all women do not have to get this cancer. Cervical cancer can be prevented or treated, if found early. The keys to prevention and control are Education, Vaccination, and Screening are keys to prevention and control." Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentLet’s Help Women Understand: What We Need to Know About Gynecologic Cancers
"Once upon a time, women were told to get a Pap test every year. And most of us did, even though it wasn’t always clear why we were being tested. We just did what we were told and thought it was a surefire way to stay healthy. But times and recommendations have changed about what test to have, how often to have it, and the reason to have it." Read More >
Posted on by 1 CommentVaccination Nation: A Real Shot at Preventing Cancer
"Suppose someone tells you there are quick, easy ways to help keep people from getting some kinds of cancer. Would you believe it?" Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentGet the Facts: 3 Myths about Cervical Cancer Screening
“My friend told me that she had not been screened for cervical cancer since the birth of her now 10-year-old daughter. I tried to shed light on the myths she believed that make it okay for her to avoid screening.” Read More >
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